California Baptist University

“The environment has particular limits just like people. As temperatures have been getting higher and heat waves have been going for longer in the envi ronment, the trees along with the leaves and twigs around the area are dry and can catch on fire more often,” she says. Johnson-Phillips explains the steps students can take to combat these fires and help California recover by taking small steps. “We can start by having everyday items that are sustainable such as reusable bags, water bottles, etc. Also, decreasing our use of single-use items can go a long way in decreasing our ecological footprint.”